Mumbai’s Suburban Rail Evolution Begins as First Automatic-Door Non-AC Local Enters Crucial Testing Phase
Mumbai’s suburban rail network enters a pivotal era as the first non-AC local train featuring automatic doors begins crucial testing. Arriving at Kurla Carshed from the Integral Coach Factory, the 12-car rake boasts a 65 per cent increase in airflow via roof-mounted blowers and dual intake systems, marking a significant departure from traditional open-door rakes to enhance commuter safety.
Railway officials state that the prototype addresses ventilation concerns through an airflow capacity increased bynearly 65 per cent, a feat supported by the integration of roof-mounted blowers and dual air intake systems. To maintain essential circulation even when doors remain shut, the rake features wider sliding windows and louvred doors specifically designed for the city's dense passenger loads. This administrative shift toward automated enclosures represents a critical milestone in modernizing the lifeline of Mumbai, balancing the necessity of closed-door safety with the environmental demands of a non-AC carriage.

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